Lead Medical Coder & Education Coach

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Coding Specialist to code diagnoses and procedures of patient records for reimbursement and research. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in outpatient coding and proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. Responsibilities include leading the team, educating new staff, and assisting with documentation improvement for new acquisitions. Various coding certifications are required, and a preferred associate's degree is suggested.

Qualifications

• Over one year of experience in outpatient surgery and/or emergency department coding.
• Skill in coding physician/professional outpatient records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4.
• Two years experience in an acute care facility or integrated health system.
• One year of documented successful physician education.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Serves as a resource to staff and case managers.
• Acts as lead for the team, assisting in onboarding of new staff.
• Research new specialty areas and treatments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Workflow documentation

Physician education

Education

Associates degree

Tools

ICD-9-CM

CPT-4

ICD-10

HCPCS

CPC

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Coding Specialist to code diagnoses and procedures of patient records for reimbursement and research. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in outpatient coding and proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. Responsibilities include leading the team, educating new staff, and assisting with documentation improvement for new acquisitions. Various coding certifications are required, and a preferred associate's degree is suggested.